Kaibab National Forest
 

Recreation

If you haven’t been to the Kaibab National Forest yet, you must come! From canyons to prairies, peaks to plateaus, the Kaibab National Forest offers layers of opportunity for peace, solitude and discovery.

The forest is nestled on the Colorado Plateau. The Mogollon Rim forms the south boundary. Grand Canyon National Park bisects the center of the forest. To the north, the forest extends almost to the border with Utah.

Elevations range from about 3,000 feet to 10,418 feet at the top of Kendrick Mountain. Beginning in low elevation grasslands and sagebrush, the forest steps up through forests of pinyon-juniper and ponderosa pine to fir, spruce and aspen. Summer temperatures range from 50° F at night to 80-90° F during the day. Summer thunderstorms, known as the monsoon, can build up quickly, especially during July and August. Snow is common from December through March.

Opportunities for recreation abound, including developed facilities such as campgrounds, picnic areas and viewpoints. Over 300 miles of trails, some clinging to the rims of the Grand Canyon, allow you to step off the beaten path into uncrowded landscapes. Four designated Wildernesses are managed for challenge and solitude. The Kaibab Plateau-North Rim Scenic Byway winds through meadows and forest ending at Grand Canyon National Park's North Rim.

To view photos of the Kaibab National Forest, please visit our Flickr photostream at www.flickr.com/kaibabnationalforest.

Recreation Map

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Recreation Conditions Report

 Area Name Status Area Conditions
Cataract Lake Campground Open to Visitor
Dogtown Lake Campground Open to Visitor
Hull Cabin   
Jacob Lake Campground Open to Visitor
Kaibab Lake Campground Open to Visitor
Ten-X Campground Open to Visitor
White Horse Lake Campground Open to Visitor

Spotlights

Ten-X Campground

Ten-X Campground on the Tusayan Ranger District.

The lovely Ten-X Campground is located 2 miles south of Tusayan and 47 miles north of Williams on U.S. Highway 180/AZ Highway 64. The campground is only about 4 miles from the south entrance to Grand Canyon National Park. Located in a beautiful ponderosa pine/Gambel oak forest on the Tusayan Ranger District, Ten-X is a quiet, peaceful campground that generally has open camping sites. The campground has a short nature hike that allows visitors to view local flora and fauna. The Ten-X Nature Trail is an easy half-mile hike through tall ponderosa pine trees. To view photos of Ten-X Campground, please visit the Kaibab National Forest Flickr site.  

Ten-X Campgound has 70 single-family, spacious campsites. These sites accommodate a maximum of 8 people. Single-family sites 1 - 13, 22 - 30 and 45 - 70 are non-reservable and are available only on a first-come, first-served basis. Single-family sites 14 - 21 and 31 - 44 are reservable through the Recreation.gov website or via telephone at 1-877-444-6777.

There are also two group sites, both of which are reservable through the Recreation.gov website or via telephone at 1-877-444-6777. Group Site A accommodates up to 75 people. Group Site B accommodates up to 50 people. Groups larger than 75 people must reserve both Group Sites A and B.

For more detailed Ten-X Campground information including services and amenities, please visit the Recreation.gov website or call the Tusayan Ranger District office at (928) 638-2443.

Hull Cabin

Photograph of the historic Hull Cabin on the Tusayan Ranger District.

Located just one mile south of the Grand Canyon, Hull Cabin is the oldest surviving historic cabin near the Grand Canyon’s south rim. This rustic cabin was built in the late 1880s as part of a sheep ranch, and was acquired by the Forest Service in 1907 for use as a ranger station. In 1985, the cabin was listed in the National Register of Historic Places.

Hull Cabin is located in a secluded stand of mature ponderosa pine trees. The location provides easy access to 360° views from Grandview Lookout Tower, hiking, equestrian and mountain biking opportunities on the Arizona Trail, and fishing at Russell Tank. The small Hull Tank, located on the cabin grounds, is a prime watering hole for wildlife including elk, mule deer, black bear, wild turkey, javelina and numerous birds and raptors. If you are lucky enough, you may even be able to spot a California condor.

Hull Cabin - Additional Facility Information and Reservations

Hull Cabin Access Map

Hull Cabin Image Gallery

For additional information, please contact the Tusayan Ranger District office at (928) 638-2443.